Mama of 2 P's in a Pod

Both P's are now in school. Parker just finished up her first morning and didn't quite understand why she didn't get to take her school supplies back home. Piper finished up her first day of Pre-K yesterday, a little chatty but so very excited! We are blessed with two smart little girls and I'm so grateful they have a chance to start the learning process NOW! I can't believe they are so grown up already, time has truly flown by as a mommy. Kris and I are truly so blessed to be their mama and daddy! Thank you girls for bringing such joy to our lives!

She's been waiting ALL summer, and kept up her end of the deal by getting potty-trained....tomorrow Parker starts preschool. Piper will join her pre-K class on Wednesday. I can't believe both of our babies will be in school, there is no going back is there?! I am so excited for both of them, they are great little people who seem to just soak the world up, one story, one giggle, one look at a time. I knew this day was coming but wow did it get here fast?! Kris just commented last night that Parker seems to have stayed "littler" longer, I think part of that is because Piper got bumped out of the baby spot when baby sister arrived...but yea, she has been "littler" longer and now we have see her grow up. I'm gonna be a mess tomorrow.

Sometimes we let life boil over until it becomes something ugly, something that used to bring us joy turns into something that brings us nothing but sorrow and heartache. Yesterday, I let life and the emotions of what's been wrong make things even more unsettling. Today, I breathe a small sigh of relief but at the same time, wonder where life will take us now. We all make mistakes, some we can get through on our own, some we need a friend to guide us through and some we need God to guide us through.

1. Snow (the quiet kind at night that makes you want to curl up with a cup of hot chocolate) 2. A really good, edge of your seat game (think Jayhawks Championship game...the kind that literally makes your heart stop) 3. Giggles from the back seat (from two little P's!) 4. A really good hug (the kind Kris gives) 5. Summer nights (sitting in a lawn chair doing nothing but sippin' tea or lemonade and watching the kids play) 6. Plane Contrails (I always wonder who's on the plane and where they're going) 7. Time with family and friends 8. Christmas (everything it stands for and the excitement surrounding it) 9. Baby lotion 10. Laughter through tears

This has by far been one of the best summers we've had as a family. We may not have traveled far and wide, but we've learned to enjoy each other and we are truly blessed. We have a trip together to look forward to next month and though gas prices may hinder a little on what our options are, it will damper our fun! Here are some pictures from our summer so far!